Employment Opportunities in Housing

There are a number of employment opportunities available for students in the Department
of Housing and Residential Life. These positions offer flexible hours, convenient
on-campus work locations and the opportunity to be part of the Housing and Residential
Life team. Employment opportunities include positions as resident assistants, desk
assistants, computer lab assistants, and student maintenance workers. If you are interested
in any of the positions, applications are available in the Housing and Residential
Life office located in Keathley University Center, Room 303.

Resident Directors (RDs)

Resident Directorsat Middle Tennessee State University are an essential component of the Housing and
Residential Life Program. RDs are MTSU students (preferably graduate students) that
are selected on the basis of the following criteria : (1) previous residence hall
experience (2) academic achievement (3) leadership skills (4) interpersonal effectiveness
and (5) the ability to serve as a positive role model for residential students.

Resident Assistants

Resident Assistantsare selected on the basis of leadership experience, residence in a hall, scholarship,
and the desire to help others. RAs are paid a stipend and receive a private room at
the rate of a regular room. Requirements: 24 or more completed credit hours; a 2.5
minimum GPA; positive conduct review. Resident Assistants must be students at MTSU.

Learning Community Advisors

Learning Community Advisorsare selected on the basis of high academic leadership, residence in a hall, and the
desire to help other students succeed scholastically. LCAs are paid a stipend and
receive a private room at the rate of a regular room. Requirements: 24 or more completed
credit hours; a 3.5 minimum GPA; positive conduct review. Learning Community Advisors
must be students at MTSU.

Desk Assistants

Desk Assistantsreceive and report maintenance requests, oversee resident visitation, check out equipment
and supplies, receive deliveries, and supply students, parents and others with information
about the campus and residence halls. Desk assistants must be students at MTSU. Complete
the application to apply for employment.

Student Maintenance Workers

Student Maintenance Workers assist with the maintenance and repair of the residence
halls. Students who have skills in plumbing, electrical work and general maintenance
are encouraged to apply for these positions. Those who are not experienced in these
skills but are willing to learn are also encouraged to apply. Student maintenance
workers must be students at MTSU.